Dooley Womack, baseball player, 1966-1970

Dooley Womack

Born: 8/25/1939 in Columbia, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-04-14 | Final Game: 1970-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Horace Guy Womack

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Biography

Dooley Womack was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1970. Born in 1939, Womack made a name for himself during a competitive era marked by the rise of power hitters and a shift in the game's dynamics. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 19 wins and 18 losses, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Womack finished his time in the league with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.95, a statistic that reflects his skill in limiting runs and maintaining his team's competitive edge on the mound. In addition to his solid ERA, Womack recorded 177 strikeouts and notched 24 saves, underscoring his versatility as both a starting pitcher and a reliable option in relief roles. His contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1960s helped shape the landscape of baseball in that era, as pitchers like Womack thrived amid the evolving strategies of the game. After retiring on September 27, 1970, Womack left a legacy as a talented pitcher known for his control and effectiveness, making him a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 18 193 1 0 0 24 302.3 253 99 21 111 177 2.95 0

Career ERA 2.95 vs. league average 3.48 across their career seasons — 15.4% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1966 NYY AL 7 3 42 1 0 0 4 75.0 52 22 23 50 2.64 3.52 (+25%) -
1967 NYY AL 5 6 65 0 0 0 18 97.0 80 26 35 57 2.41 3.30 (+27%) -
1968 NYY AL 3 7 45 0 0 0 2 61.7 53 22 29 27 3.21 2.98 (-8%) -
1969 HOU NL 2 1 30 0 0 0 0 51.3 49 20 20 32 3.51 3.61 (+3%) 977.3
1969 SE1 AL 2 1 9 0 0 0 0 14.3 15 4 3 8 2.51 3.61 (+30%) 572.4
1970 OAK AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 4 5 1 3 15.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
193 31 2 7 0 0 0 4 1 0 4 0.226 0.226 0.226 0.452 0.0

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OBP .226 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career SLG .226 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 38.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.452 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1966 NYY AL 42 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1967 NYY AL 65 14 1 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1968 NYY AL 45 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1969 HOU NL 30 6 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1969 SE1 AL 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 OAK AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 193 1 35 94 4 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 NYA P 42 1 7 21 1 2
1967 NYA P 65 0 13 33 2 3
1968 NYA P 45 0 6 19 0 1
1969 HOU P 30 0 7 17 1 0
1969 SE1 P 9 0 2 3 0 0
1970 OAK P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 193